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Portable Fridge Guide

Portable fridge comparison chart

Every 12V portable fridge we track, side by side — with capacity, layout, how cold it gets and an estimate of how much power it really uses. Click any column to sort by it. Covers 14 models from Alpicool, Anker, BougeRV, Dometic, EUHOMY, EcoFlow, ICECO, Igloo.

Portable fridges, sorted by Guide score (click headers to re-sort)
ModelScoreCapacityZonesColdestPower useWeightBatteryPrice tierBuy
Dometic CFX5 75DZ8.579 qt / 75 LDual zone-7°F~460 Wh/day*59.6 lbNo batteryPrice tier: FlagshipCheck price of the Dometic CFX5 75DZ on Amazon
Dometic CFX5 55IM8.458 qt / 55 LSingle zone-7°F~310 Wh/day*44.4 lbNo batteryPrice tier: FlagshipCheck price of the Dometic CFX5 55IM on Amazon
ICECO VL45 ProS8.447.5 qt / 45 LSingle zone0°F~280 Wh/day*52 lbNo batteryPrice tier: PremiumCheck price of the ICECO VL45 ProS on Amazon
ICECO VL60 Dual Zone8.363 qt / 60 LDual zone0°F~400 Wh/day*64 lbNo batteryPrice tier: PremiumCheck price of the ICECO VL60 Dual Zone on Amazon
ICECO VL75 ProD8.279 qt / 75 LDual zone0°F~460 Wh/day*67 lbNo batteryPrice tier: FlagshipCheck price of the ICECO VL75 ProD on Amazon
Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L8.242 qt / 40 LSingle zone-4°F~260 Wh/day*50.7 lbBattery includedPrice tier: PremiumCheck price of the Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L on Amazon
Dometic CFX2 288.030 qt / 28 LSingle zone-7°F~220 Wh/day*29.3 lbNo batteryPrice tier: Mid-rangeCheck price of the Dometic CFX2 28 on Amazon
ICECO GO207.921 qt / 20 LDual zone0°F~220 Wh/day*25.5 lbOptional batteryPrice tier: Mid-rangeCheck price of the ICECO GO20 on Amazon
BougeRV CRD2 V2.0 43QT with 240Wh Battery7.943 qt / 40 LDual zone-4°F~310 Wh/day*50.7 lbBattery includedPrice tier: Mid-rangeCheck price of the BougeRV CRD2 V2.0 43QT with 240Wh Battery on Amazon
EUHOMY 59QT 12V Refrigerator7.959 qt / 55 LSingle zone-4°F~310 Wh/day*33.1 lbNo batteryPrice tier: BudgetCheck price of the EUHOMY 59QT 12V Refrigerator on Amazon
BougeRV 23 Quart (CR22)7.823 qt / 22 LSingle zone-8°F~190 Wh/day*22.3 lbNo batteryPrice tier: BudgetCheck price of the BougeRV 23 Quart (CR22) on Amazon
EcoFlow GLACIER Classic 35L7.637 qt / 35 LSingle zone-4°F~230 Wh/day45 lbBattery includedPrice tier: PremiumCheck price of the EcoFlow GLACIER Classic 35L on Amazon
Alpicool C207.521 qt / 20 LSingle zone-4°F~190 Wh/day*21.6 lbNo batteryPrice tier: BudgetCheck price of the Alpicool C20 on Amazon
Igloo Iceless VersaTemp 35 Qt (thermoelectric)4.735 qt / 33 LSingle zone41°F~1490 Wh/day*11.9 lbNo batteryPrice tier: BudgetCheck price of the Igloo Iceless VersaTemp 35 Qt (thermoelectric) on Amazon

"Power use" is our estimate of energy per 24 hours at 90°F outside and 37°F inside, scaled from the maker's published average draw. * = no published fridge-mode draw, so it is estimated from capacity (calibrated on fridges that publish one) and is less reliable. Thermoelectric coolers run continuously, so they use their full rated power. See how fridge power ratings work or run your own numbers in the battery runtime calculator.

Want these numbers as a spreadsheet? Download the same table as CSV or JSON(CC BY 4.0, free to cite).

Specs are manufacturer ratings from Amazon listings and spec sheets. Prices are typical US street prices as of October 2026 and change often.

Power use and value at a glance

Estimated power use per day (Wh)Energy per 24 hours at 90°F outside and 37°F inside, scaled from each maker's published average draw. Lower is better.
C20* 190 BougeRV 23 qt* 190 CFX2 28* 220 GO20* 220 Glacier Classic 35L 230 EverFrost 2 40L* 260 VL45 ProS* 280 CRD2 V2 43 + Battery* 310 CFX5 55IM* 310 Euhomy 59 qt* 310 VL60 Dual Zone* 400 CFX5 75DZ* 460 VL75 ProD* 460

* No published fridge-mode draw: estimated from capacity, calibrated on fridges that publish one, so treat it as rough. Freezer settings, lid opening and warm food all add to these figures. Run your own numbers in the battery runtime calculator.

Guide score vs. street priceEach dot is one fridge (Guide score vs. lowest observed Amazon price). Lower and further right is better value.
$$$$$$$$$$4.55.05.56.06.57.07.58.08.5CFX5 75DZVL45 ProSVL60 Dual ZoneBougeRV 23 qtEuhomy 59 qtEverFrost 2 40L
Guide score (out of 10)

Hover or tap a dot for details. Full numbers are in the comparison chart.

Highest-rated fridges

#1 · Top rated
Dometic CFX5 75DZ

Dometic CFX5 75DZ

8.5
  • 79 qt
  • Dual zone
  • Down to -7°F

Families, vans and long overland trips that need a real freezer and a fridge running at the same time, with premium insulation and app control.

  • Two independently controlled zones (45 L + 30 L per Dometic) — ice cream frozen, cheese not
  • Vacuum-insulated panels and a variable-speed compressor; Dometic publishes a full dual-zone draw figure (2.76 Ah/h at 32°C with one side freezing)
  • Bluetooth app, interior light, drain plug and M6 mounting inserts
  • $1,350 is about $500 more than the ICECO VL60 Dual Zone, which includes an insulated cover
Price tier: Flagshiptoday's price on Amazon
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#2 · Top rated
Dometic CFX5 55IM

Dometic CFX5 55IM

8.4
  • 58 qt
  • Single zone
  • Down to -7°F

Van lifers and long-trip campers who want Dometic's most efficient single-zone platform, a big 58-quart box and fresh ice without carrying bags of it.

  • Built-in ice maker freezes two trays while the main compartment runs as a fridge
  • Vacuum-insulated panels; OutdoorGearLab's CFX5 45 (same platform) held 35°F within 0.6°F and averaged just 6.8 W at steady state
  • Bluetooth app with lid-open alerts, energy tracking and 3-stage battery protection
  • About $1,200 — roughly $450 more than a Secop-powered ICECO VL45 ProS
Price tier: Flagshiptoday's price on Amazon
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#3 · Top rated
ICECO VL45 ProS

ICECO VL45 ProS

8.4
  • 47.5 qt
  • Single zone
  • Down to 0°F

Overlanders and truck campers who want a steel-bodied, Secop-powered fridge that tolerates rough roads and fits standard fridge slides.

  • Secop (Danfoss) compressor rated to keep working at a 40° tilt
  • Metal body with corner bumpers; lid opens from either side or lifts off
  • DC sockets on both ends and a built-in AC converter — no power brick
  • No app and only 0°F at the cold end, versus −7°F for Dometic
Price tier: Premiumtoday's price on Amazon
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#4 · Top rated
ICECO VL60 Dual Zone

ICECO VL60 Dual Zone

8.3
  • 63 qt
  • Dual zone
  • Down to 0°F

Overlanders, truck-bed campers and families who need a fridge and freezer at once in a rugged metal box, at a lower price than Dometic.

  • Two independent zones; either side can be fridge, freezer or switched off to save power
  • This listing includes ICECO's insulated protective cover (a $100+ add-on elsewhere)
  • Gear Diary measured 56–58 W on 12 V with the compressor running and about 45 minutes to reach 41°F
  • 64 lb empty and over 31 in long
Price tier: Premiumtoday's price on Amazon
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#5 · Top rated
ICECO VL75 ProD

ICECO VL75 ProD

8.2
  • 79 qt
  • Dual zone
  • Down to 0°F

Van builds, trailers and big families who want the largest practical dual-zone box with a Secop compressor and don't need an app.

  • 79 quarts split into two independently controlled zones
  • Multi-direction, removable lid and DC sockets on both ends make van and trailer installs easier
  • Secop compressor with a modest 57 W MAX-mode rating in ICECO's manual
  • 67 lb and 36.5 in long — effectively a permanent install
Price tier: Flagshiptoday's price on Amazon
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#6 · Top rated
Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L

Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L

8.2
  • 42 qt
  • Single zone
  • Down to -4°F
  • Battery included

Beach days, tailgates and car campers who want a cordless fridge they can roll to the site and keep cold for two days without a car battery.

  • 288 Wh LiFePO4 battery included; Anker claims up to 52 h at 39°F (one battery) or 104 h with a second
  • Lowest steady-state draw in OutdoorGearLab's test group (5.8 W)
  • Six-inch all-terrain wheels and a tow handle that doubles as a prep table
  • About $750 for 42 quarts — twice the price of a BougeRV CRD2 with battery
Price tier: Premiumtoday's price on Amazon
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How to read this chart

Capacity is the maker's figure in quarts and liters. It includes the space beside the compressor step, so tall bottles may not fit everywhere (see what size fridge you need). Zones tells you whether you get one temperature or two. Coldest is the lowest setting; every compressor fridge here can freeze. Power use is our estimate of energy per day in hot weather, scaled from the maker's published average draw (how fridge power ratings work). Weight is empty weight; add food and drinks. Not sure what fits? The fridge matcher narrows the list for your trip.

FAQ

Which portable fridge scores highest in 2026?
By our research-based score, the Dometic CFX5 75DZ currently ranks highest (8.5/10), but the right fridge depends on how many people, how many days, your power setup and the space in your vehicle. Sort the table by the spec that matters most, or use the fridge matcher.
What's the difference between a 12V fridge and a powered cooler?
Compressor 12V fridges work like a home fridge: they hold a set temperature, and most can freeze, regardless of how hot it is outside. Cheap thermoelectric "powered coolers" can only cool roughly 35–40°F below the outside air and use more power doing it. Every model in this chart is a compressor fridge unless it's marked thermoelectric.
How much power does a portable fridge use?
A typical 40–55 quart compressor fridge averages roughly 0.6–1.2 amp-hours per hour at 12 V in warm weather, about 170–350 Wh a day, because the compressor cycles on and off. The "Power use" column estimates each fridge at 90°F outside and 37°F inside. The battery runtime calculator turns that into hours on your battery.
Is a dual-zone fridge worth it?
Only if you need frozen food and cold drinks at the same time. Dual-zone fridges cost more, weigh more and draw more power, and each compartment is smaller than the total capacity suggests. For most weekend trips a single-zone fridge set to 35–38°F is simpler and more efficient.